A modern, cosmopolitan city like Alicante has a historic quarter, often little known or totally unknown to visitors and even local citizens, a typical spot and a haven of peace where time seems to have stood still and which holds surprising secrets.
Clustered around the slopes of the Benacantil mountain, whose Castle of Santa Bárbara used to be its fortress, you will find a historic area where Roman vestiges, remains of Medieval walls and Modern Age streets have been discovered.
This area is the location of the most important historic-artistic quarter as well as one of the liveliest “nightspots”.
We recommend admiring the colourful, restored facades of many houses in the lower area, with their old balconies. Get lost among the narrow streets in a leisurely stroll, stopping to get your strength back in one of the bars you will find along your way.
Clustered around the slopes of the Benacantil mountain, whose Castle of Santa Bárbara used to be its fortress, you will find a historic area where Roman vestiges, remains of Medieval walls and Modern Age streets have been discovered.
This area is the location of the most important historic-artistic quarter as well as one of the liveliest “nightspots”.
We recommend admiring the colourful, restored facades of many houses in the lower area, with their old balconies. Get lost among the narrow streets in a leisurely stroll, stopping to get your strength back in one of the bars you will find along your way.
ALBUFERETA BEACH
Here you can go for a swim or do water sports safely since the waters are very calm.
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SAN JUAN BEACH
Just beyond the cape’s lighthouse, the most splendid beach in Alicante, San Juan, appears in all its glory.
It is a seven-kilometre, generous stretch of fine sand alongside numerous hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities.
ALMADRABA BEACH
Small and uncrowded, it is ideal for relaxation. Here you can enjoy watching fantastic sunsets.
CABO DE HUERTAS
You can find peace among these rocky coves due to its difficult access. It is the favourite place of nudists. The clear waters are ideal for scuba diving.
POSTIGUET BEACH
It stands out for the quality of its fine golden sand and calm waters.
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PUBS AND NIGHTCLUBS
The San Juan beach is, without a doubt, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Alicante. When it comes to nightlife, the city has a lot to offer.
If you want to enjoy dinner by the sea, Niza Avenue is the perfect place. Have a drink in one of the beach bars during the summer season.
Costa Blanca Avenue boasts different pubs that also organise all kinds of events (from stand up performances to culinary fairs), coffee shops, ice cream parlours and restaurants for all tastes.
Costa Blanca Avenue boasts different pubs that also organise all kinds of events (from stand up performances to culinary fairs), coffee shops, ice cream parlours and restaurants for all tastes.
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LEISURE AND SHOPPING
Enjoy Alicante's great gastronomy and a wide range of shops that open until late in the Fontana y Garden Shopping Centres.
Torre Golf Mall owes its name to the beautiful watchtower that you can find integrated into the same building. In this fabulous historical area, you can have fun with your kids, have a delicious ice cream and dance until the wee hours of the night.
LASEDA Gastro Village is a recently opened complex that offers varied culinary, cultural and leisure options with an added charm of a Mediterranean village with small houses and winding streets. In this modern space you will find restaurants, taperias, brasseries, cocktail bars, a children's entertainment centre, party halls with a relaxed atmosphere and a place where you can enjoy a dynamic and avant-garde cultural programme.
LASEDA Gastro Village is a recently opened complex that offers varied culinary, cultural and leisure options with an added charm of a Mediterranean village with small houses and winding streets. In this modern space you will find restaurants, taperias, brasseries, cocktail bars, a children's entertainment centre, party halls with a relaxed atmosphere and a place where you can enjoy a dynamic and avant-garde cultural programme.
SALADAR BEACH
Extensive and very well endowed beach, the most peaceful of them all. Little beknownst to many, here you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the city and the Alicante Bay.
